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At a press conference held in City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with sponsor Hawthorn Medical Associates to announce that Hawthorn will sponsor the City’s 2017 Independence Day fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor. Hawthorn Medical Associates contributed $10,000 to support the fireworks display, continuing a long-standing tradition of company …

On June 16, 2017, a task force of law enforcement agencies completed a long-term investigation into the distribution of heroin and fentanyl by a drug distribution organization operating in the New Bedford area. The investigation was dubbed “Operation High Stakes” and it resulted in charges against 21 individuals and the …

Today, Rules Chairman and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mark C. Montigny announced that his legislation prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving has been released from the Rules Committee and scheduled for debate on the Senate floor for Thursday, June 29, 2017. In addition to cracking down on …

The New Hampshire State Police stopped this vehicle and posted this message to Facebook: “To elaborate on the photo that was posted earlier, driving with items attached/strapped to your vehicle can be extremely dangerous for you and those driving nearby. These objects can obstruct your view or even worse become …

UPDATE: Suspect ROSBA TAYLOR located and taken into custody in Lynn by Lynn Police. Child has been recovered by Lynn Police and appears unharmed. No further information available at this time. Police released a photo of kidnapping and assault suspect ROSBA TAYLOR, also known as RANDY TAYLOR. Plymouth Police and …

Here’s a note sent to us from a fan fed up at seeing brand new high-end cars in public housing: “I would like to express my disgust with what a lot of people see including myself every day. It’s a taboo subject that people rarely speak about openly… but we …

Plymouth Police and Massachusetts State Police are seeking a male suspect who physically assaulted the mother of his young child and kidnapped the child this morning. The father was estranged from the mother and the child and does not have custody or authorization to have the child. The assault occurred …

Rhode Island State Police seized a cache of loaded weapons, including high-powered pistols and rifles and a sawed-off shotgun, as well as a large quantity of illegal drugs, during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 in West Greenwich last week. The driver, a North Carolina resident, was arrested on numerous …

Assonet resident and Schwartz School student Evan Couto donned his blue cap and gown while receiving his diploma from John Kershaw, Director of Special Education at The Schwartz School, Margaret Knowlton, Director of School Age Programs at Meeting Street and Jean Lawton, teaching assistant at The Schwartz School. The Schwartz …

IDENTIFICATION WANTED: Fall River Police is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying this individual. The suspect pictured is wanted for the unarmed robbery of an 80 year old woman. Anyone with information leading to the identification of this suspect is encouraged to contact the FRPD Major Crimes Division Detective …